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64- Common NamesFlame Hawkfish
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish150 L
- OriginWestern Pacific Ocean
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Flame hawkfish
The Flame hawkfish (Neocirrhitus armatus) is known for its vibrant red coloration, accented with dark bands across its body. Originating from the western Pacific Ocean, this species sports a distinctive appearance with a robust, slightly elongated body and large, expressive eyes. It has carved a niche for itself within the aquarium hobby, being a popular choice for marine aquarists due to its striking colors and interesting behavior, despite its rarity and usually higher cost.